But you might want to put down those glasses... because a dentist is warning that it might lead to a so-called prosecco smile.

So what exactly is a prosecco smile?

Not good, that's what.

Dr Mervyn Druian, of the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, explained: "Women especially enjoy prosecco but unlike wine, which you often have with a meal, it is very easy to just keep sipping prosecco and have a few glasses without noticing.

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"It is acidic and it has sugar in it so, while a few glasses are fine, if you drink too much of it you are going to have a problem.

He told the Mail Online: “The signs of prosecco smile are where the teeth come out of the gum.

"It starts with a white line just below the gum, which if you probe it is a little bit soft, and that is the beginning of tooth decay which can lead to fillings and dental work."

Why is prosecco so damaging?

Don't brush your teeth for a few hours after drinking (Image: Getty)

Professor Damien Walmsley, scientific adviser for the British Dental Association, said: "Prosecco offers a triple whammy of carbonation, sweetness and alcohol, which can put your teeth at risk, leading to sensitivity and enamel erosion.

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"Carbonated beverages get their fizz from the release of carbon dioxide, which dissolves into carbonic acid. This provides a refreshing taste but also makes these drinks more acidic. Added to that, prosecco comes with about one teaspoon of sugar per flute."

She might not be smiling as much when she's gets tooth decay (Image: Digital Vision)

If you're thinking you can just brush your teeth after you drink it, then this might make matters even worse, writes the Mirror .